That Christmas
| That Christmas | |
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| Directed by | Simon Otto |
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| Based on | That Christmas by Richard Curtis |
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| Edited by | Sim Evan-Jones |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
That Christmas is an upcoming British computer-animated Christmas fantasy comedy film produced by Netflix Animation, Locksmith Animation and DNEG Animation and distributed by Netflix. It is directed by Simon Otto in his directorial debut and based on the book of the same name by Richard Curtis.[1][2][3]
Production
Development
In November 2019, it was announced that Locksmith Animation was developing That Christmas, an animated feature based on a series of Richard Curtis-penned children’s books.[4][citation needed]
Animation
Like Ron's Gone Wrong, animation for the film will be provided by DNEG, with their animation division DNEG Animation co-producing the film with Locksmith Animation.[5][6]
Release
That Christmas was originally expected to be released by Warner Bros Pictures under its Warner Animation Group banner.[7] However, in June 2022, Netflix acquired the distribution rights to the film with Netflix Animation taking over to produce.[8]
References
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (June 8, 2021). "Locksmith's Debut 'Ron's Gone Wrong' Boots Up with Trailer, Cast Reveal". Animation Magazine.
- ^ Motayor, Rafael (June 14, 2021). "Simon Otto to Helm Animated 'That Christmas' Adaptation, Based on Books by 'Love Actually' Writer". Collider. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ Yossman, K. J. (14 June 2021). "Locksmith Animation Taps Simon Otto to Direct Adaptation of Richard Curtis' 'That Christmas'". Variety. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (November 6, 2019). "Richard Curtis Kids' Books Being Adapted as Animated Feature 'The Empty Stocking'". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ^ Sarto, Debbie (May 19, 2022). "Locksmith Taps DNEG Animation for 'That Christmas'". Animation World Network. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Giardina, Carolyn (May 19, 2022). "Locksmith Animation Reteams With DNEG on 'That Christmas'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ Clarke, Stewart (October 31, 2019). "Warner Signs Multi-Picture Deal With Elisabeth Murdoch's Locksmith Animation". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (2022-06-09). "Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
