Key Takeaways:
– ‘That Christmas’ is an upcoming Netflix family film for the holiday season.
– The film is based on a popular children’s book series from ‘Love Actually’ writer, Richard Curtis.
– The voice cast includes big names such as Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy.
– The film marks the directorial debut of Simon Otto, a respected figure in character animation and story artistry.
– ‘That Christmas’ is set to be released on December 4.
‘That Christmas’ is a name to remember this holiday season, as Netflix unveils the trailer for its Christmas family movie. If you’re a fan of animated films, or can’t resist a touch of festive warmth, prepare to be thrilled by the story, animation, and top-notch voice cast.
‘That Christmas’ takes its inspiration from a popular series of children’s books penned by Richard Curtis. Curtis, a BAFTA winner and Academy Award nominee, is renowned for gems like ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and ‘Love Actually’. The team bringing ‘That Christmas’ to life includes Nicole P. Hearon and Adam Tandy as producers.
The animation department is spearheaded by Simon Otto, a tried and tested character animation and story art veteran who is known for his work on ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ trilogy. Otto’s involvement in ‘That Christmas’ makes it his first venture into feature film direction.
Now, let’s talk about the voice cast of ‘That Christmas’. The lineup is a feast for any film fan, boasting Brian Cox as Santa Claus and Fiona Shaw as Ms. Trapper. Jodie Whittaker lends her voice to the character of Mrs. Williams, with Lolly Adefope voicing Mrs. McNutt, and Alex Macqueen as Mr. Forrest. Other members of the voice cast include Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, and many more. The lineup rounds off with Bill Nighy and Rhys Darby.
Curtis is excited about his first animated film venture. He shared, “Watching the world I imagined come to life has exceeded my wildest dreams. It’s amazing to hear the voices of such a dream bunch of actors transforming into these rich and funny characters.”
Simon Otto also expressed his joy at directing a Christmas film, especially one written by Curtis. Otto said, “Becoming an animator was on my Christmas wish list as a kid. Getting a chance to collaborate with iconic voice talents and see the magic of animation bring these tales to life is truly a dream come true.”
‘That Christmas’ fuses multiple stories revolving around love and loneliness, family and friendship, and a mix-up with Santa Claus. And of course, there are turkeys — lots of turkeys! The heartfelt tales promise to rekindle the festive spirit in audiences of all ages.
The executive producers of the film include a list of prestigious names like Mary Coleman, Natalie Fischer, Julie Lockhart, Elisabeth Murdoch, Bonnie Arnold, Lara Breay, Sarah Smith, Rebecca Cobb, Richard Curtis, and Colin Hopkins.
The wait isn’t long now as the film will be available for streaming on December 4. Prepare to cuddle up with friends or family, or just relax on your own with a hot chocolate in hand to enjoy ‘That Christmas’. In the world of animated cinema, there really is no better Christmas gift than a film that makes you feel all warm inside! So gear up to create new Christmas memories with ‘That Christmas’, only on Netflix.
