An A-list cast including Brian Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, and Bill Nighy will lend their voices to That Christmas, an animated feature from Netflix penned by Richard Curtis and directed by Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy).
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series written by Curtis. The pic also marks the directorial debut of animation vet Otto.
Cox voices Santa in the pic. Shaw is Ms. Trapper, Whittaker is Mrs. Williams, and Nighy is Bill, residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The full synopsis reads: That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys. Also starring are Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown,...
That Christmas is an adaptation of the children’s book series written by Curtis. The pic also marks the directorial debut of animation vet Otto.
Cox voices Santa in the pic. Shaw is Ms. Trapper, Whittaker is Mrs. Williams, and Nighy is Bill, residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. The full synopsis reads: That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys. Also starring are Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Brian Cox is set to voice Santa Claus in Netflix’s upcoming festive animated feature “That Christmas.”
Due later this year, the film marks the directorial debut of animation veteran Simon Otto and comes from Locksmith Animation (“Ron’s Gone Wrong”). “That Christmas” is adapted from the children’s book series by BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
Alongside Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker and Bill Nighy have also joined the film as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. Other voice stars include Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot and Rhys Darby.
‘That Christmas’
“Becoming an animator had been on my Christmas wish list ever since I was a child and watching animated movies was...
Due later this year, the film marks the directorial debut of animation veteran Simon Otto and comes from Locksmith Animation (“Ron’s Gone Wrong”). “That Christmas” is adapted from the children’s book series by BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated writer and director Richard Curtis.
Alongside Cox, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker and Bill Nighy have also joined the film as the residents of a charming seaside town where things turn upside down one Christmas. Other voice stars include Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, Katherine Parkinson, Sindhu Vee, India Brown, Zazie Hayhurst, Sienna Sayer, Jack Wisniewski, Rosie Cavaliero, Paul Kaye, Guz Khan, Andy Nyman, Kuhu Agarwal, Bronte Smith, Freddie Spry, Ava Talbot and Rhys Darby.
‘That Christmas’
“Becoming an animator had been on my Christmas wish list ever since I was a child and watching animated movies was...
- 3/20/2024
- by Alex Ritman
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max will get its hands on Fox’s film slate for one final year — under an unusual deal to share streaming windows with Disney Plus and Hulu for half the studio’s titles, starting with animated family comedy “Ron’s Gone Wrong” next month.
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution and WarnerMedia amended their current output agreement for films from Fox (renamed 20th Century Studios) on HBO/HBO Max, which runs through the 2022 release year.
It’s a last hurrah for the partnership: The deal is not expected to get renewed, as Disney going forward will keep all 20th Century Studios movies exclusively on its own streaming outlets.
Under the tweaked pact, HBO/HBO Max will share co-exclusive rights with Disney Plus and Hulu to a selection of titles from 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. HBO/HBO Max will retain pay-one TV window exclusivity on approximately half the slate through 2022.
In addition,...
Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution and WarnerMedia amended their current output agreement for films from Fox (renamed 20th Century Studios) on HBO/HBO Max, which runs through the 2022 release year.
It’s a last hurrah for the partnership: The deal is not expected to get renewed, as Disney going forward will keep all 20th Century Studios movies exclusively on its own streaming outlets.
Under the tweaked pact, HBO/HBO Max will share co-exclusive rights with Disney Plus and Hulu to a selection of titles from 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. HBO/HBO Max will retain pay-one TV window exclusivity on approximately half the slate through 2022.
In addition,...
- 11/22/2021
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Disney/20th Century Studios dropped the latest trailer Thursday for “Ron’s Gone Wrong” (October 22 in theaters), which centers on the friendship between the titular malfunctioning robot (voiced by Zach Galifianakis) and socially awkward middle-schooler Barney (voiced by Jack Dylan Graze). It marks the first animated feature from UK-based Locksmith Animation, directed by co-founder Sarah Smith (“Arthur Christmas”) and former Pixar story artist Jean-Philippe Vine (“Cars 3”). Peter Baynham (the “Borat” movies and “Arthur Christmas”) and Smith co-wrote the script with an emphasis on tech frustration and unhealthy dependence on social media.
“Coco” story artist Octavio Rodriguez served as co-director, Julie Lockhart (co-founder and president of Locksmith) produced with Lara Breay (“Penguins of Madagascar”), VFX studio Dneg (“Dune”) made its first animated feature, and the voice cast also includes Olivia Colman (“The Crown”), Ed Helms (“The Office”), Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Rob Delaney (“Deadpool 2“), Kylie Cantrall (“Gabby Duran...
“Coco” story artist Octavio Rodriguez served as co-director, Julie Lockhart (co-founder and president of Locksmith) produced with Lara Breay (“Penguins of Madagascar”), VFX studio Dneg (“Dune”) made its first animated feature, and the voice cast also includes Olivia Colman (“The Crown”), Ed Helms (“The Office”), Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Rob Delaney (“Deadpool 2“), Kylie Cantrall (“Gabby Duran...
- 9/9/2021
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
20th Century Studios just dropped the trailer for its new animated feature “Ron’s Gone Wrong,” and you might think at first you’re watching a preroll advertisement.
That’s because the trailer opens with a commercial for B*Bot, a digital sidekick that can seemingly do anything. Young Barney (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) is thrilled when he thinks he gets a B*Bot as a belated birthday gift. But he ends up with a faulty version named Ron.
Ron is voiced by Zach Galifianakis and looks like a cross between Baymax from “Big Hero 6” and a Minion from “Despicable Me.” He’s anything but despicable though; his flaws — including a glitchy display and occasional strangling of chickens (you have to watch) — make him utterly adorable.
The official description of the film reads: “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking,...
That’s because the trailer opens with a commercial for B*Bot, a digital sidekick that can seemingly do anything. Young Barney (voiced by Jack Dylan Grazer) is thrilled when he thinks he gets a B*Bot as a belated birthday gift. But he ends up with a faulty version named Ron.
Ron is voiced by Zach Galifianakis and looks like a cross between Baymax from “Big Hero 6” and a Minion from “Despicable Me.” He’s anything but despicable though; his flaws — including a glitchy display and occasional strangling of chickens (you have to watch) — make him utterly adorable.
The official description of the film reads: “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking,...
- 6/8/2021
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
The company wants to make films about “the lives of kids today”.
Locksmith Animation, the new feature digital animation company co-founded by Julie Lockhart, Sarah Smith and Elisabeth Murdoch, officially opened its doors and revealed a few more details of its ambitious slate at an opening party in London on Monday.
The company’s new 5,000 sq-foot animation studio in Primrose Hill, northwest London, will house more than 70 artists, staff and crew.
Locksmith, which has a worldwide multi-picture output deal with 20th Century Fox, is already in production on its first project Ron’s Gone Wrong, which is slated for a November 2020 release.
Locksmith Animation, the new feature digital animation company co-founded by Julie Lockhart, Sarah Smith and Elisabeth Murdoch, officially opened its doors and revealed a few more details of its ambitious slate at an opening party in London on Monday.
The company’s new 5,000 sq-foot animation studio in Primrose Hill, northwest London, will house more than 70 artists, staff and crew.
Locksmith, which has a worldwide multi-picture output deal with 20th Century Fox, is already in production on its first project Ron’s Gone Wrong, which is slated for a November 2020 release.
- 3/27/2018
- by Louise Tutt
- ScreenDaily
Twentieth Century Fox is the new distributor of all of DreamWorks Animation's films from here on out, and today they unveiled their feature film release line-up for 2013 through 2016. The schedule includes twelve CG animated films being released over the course of the next four years. Here's what they have in the pipeline...
The Croods - March 22, 2013
Turbo – July 19, 2013
Mr. Peabody & Sherman - November 1, 2013
Me And My Shadow – March 14, 2014
How To Train Your Dragon 2 – June 20, 2014
Happy Smekday! – November 26, 2014
The Penguins Of Madagascar – March 27, 2015
Trolls (working title) – June 5, 2015
B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations – November 6, 2015
Mumbai Musical (working title) – December 19, 2015
Kung Fu Panda 3 – March 18, 2016
How To Train Your Dragon 3 – June 18, 2016
Fox Filmed Entertainment CEOs and Chairmen Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman had this to say in a statement,
We have had the privilege not only to view many of these films in their various stages but...
The Croods - March 22, 2013
Turbo – July 19, 2013
Mr. Peabody & Sherman - November 1, 2013
Me And My Shadow – March 14, 2014
How To Train Your Dragon 2 – June 20, 2014
Happy Smekday! – November 26, 2014
The Penguins Of Madagascar – March 27, 2015
Trolls (working title) – June 5, 2015
B.O.O.: Bureau of Otherworldly Operations – November 6, 2015
Mumbai Musical (working title) – December 19, 2015
Kung Fu Panda 3 – March 18, 2016
How To Train Your Dragon 3 – June 18, 2016
Fox Filmed Entertainment CEOs and Chairmen Jim Gianopulos and Tom Rothman had this to say in a statement,
We have had the privilege not only to view many of these films in their various stages but...
- 9/10/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Turbo
Get your movie calendars out. Twentieth Century Fox has unveiled DreamWorks Animation’s feature film release slate for 2013 to 2016, which includes twelve CG animated films in four years . a major industry first. For those of you who are keen to the animation genre, below is a look ahead at what you’re in store for. I’m very excited to see what these unique filmmakers produce – some of these lovable characters and movies like Dragon, Panda and Penguins look to be franchises that people will embrace for a long time to come.
The following DreamWorks Animation films will be distributed by Fox along with additional detail on each of DreamWorks Animation’s 2013-2016 releases:
The Croods will be released on March 22, 2013. It is being written and directed by Academy-Award® nominee Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon) and Kirk DeMicco (Space Chimps) and produced by Kristine Belson (How to Train Your Dragon...
Get your movie calendars out. Twentieth Century Fox has unveiled DreamWorks Animation’s feature film release slate for 2013 to 2016, which includes twelve CG animated films in four years . a major industry first. For those of you who are keen to the animation genre, below is a look ahead at what you’re in store for. I’m very excited to see what these unique filmmakers produce – some of these lovable characters and movies like Dragon, Panda and Penguins look to be franchises that people will embrace for a long time to come.
The following DreamWorks Animation films will be distributed by Fox along with additional detail on each of DreamWorks Animation’s 2013-2016 releases:
The Croods will be released on March 22, 2013. It is being written and directed by Academy-Award® nominee Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon) and Kirk DeMicco (Space Chimps) and produced by Kristine Belson (How to Train Your Dragon...
- 9/10/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"Bee Movie" co-director Simon Smith is set to direct the untitled "Madagascar" feature spin-off starring the penguin characters for Dreamworks Animation says Heat Vision.
The story focuses on the paramilitary parables of plucky penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico, the scene-stealing characters from the two "Madagascar' movies.
"Megamind" scribes Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons and producer Lara Breay will serve in the same capacities here. Casting is still a way off.
The story focuses on the paramilitary parables of plucky penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico, the scene-stealing characters from the two "Madagascar' movies.
"Megamind" scribes Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons and producer Lara Breay will serve in the same capacities here. Casting is still a way off.
- 8/12/2011
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
DreamWorks Animation has tapped Bee Movie diector Simon Smith, to direct the untitled Madagascar spin-off starring the penguins. THR also reports that Lara Breay (Megamind) has come on board to produce. The project was put on the fast-track in March when Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons, were hired to write the script focusing on "the paramilitary parables of plucky penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico."
The project is still in the early stages, so no one has been cast yet. Smith got his start as a Dwa animator who rose through the ranks. He served as Head of Layout on Antz and Shrek, and a layout consultant on Shrek 2 before directing Shrek 4-d for Universal Studios theme park. He also directed two video shorts that were DVD extras on Dwa releases: the Shrek-themed short Far Far Away Idol and Megamind: The Button of Doom.
The penguins are the...
The project is still in the early stages, so no one has been cast yet. Smith got his start as a Dwa animator who rose through the ranks. He served as Head of Layout on Antz and Shrek, and a layout consultant on Shrek 2 before directing Shrek 4-d for Universal Studios theme park. He also directed two video shorts that were DVD extras on Dwa releases: the Shrek-themed short Far Far Away Idol and Megamind: The Button of Doom.
The penguins are the...
- 8/11/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Not only are Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) coming back in a third Madagascar movie, but the Penguins of Madagascar are soon to become big-screen headliners thanks to a fast-track project at DreamWorks Animation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Megamind scribes Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons are busy crafting the Madagascar Penguins movie featuring Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico on new adventures. Simon Smith, who co-directed the DreamWorks Animation release Bee Movie, starring Jerry Seinfeld and Reneé Zellweger, as well as the DVD extras Far Far Away Idol and Megamind: The Button of Doom, is set to direct with Lara Breay producing.
- 8/11/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Not only are Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) coming back in a third Madagascar movie, but the Penguins of Madagascar are soon to become big-screen headliners thanks to a fast-track project at DreamWorks Animation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Megamind scribes Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons are busy crafting the Madagascar Penguins movie featuring Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico on new adventures. Simon Smith, who co-directed the DreamWorks Animation release Bee Movie, starring Jerry Seinfeld and Reneé Zellweger, as well as the DVD extras Far Far Away Idol and Megamind: The Button of Doom, is set to direct with Lara Breay producing.
- 8/11/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Not only are Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) coming back in a third Madagascar movie, but the Penguins of Madagascar are soon to become big-screen headliners thanks to a fast-track project at DreamWorks Animation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Megamind scribes Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons are busy crafting the Madagascar Penguins movie featuring Skipper, Kowalski, Private and Rico on new adventures. Simon Smith, who co-directed the DreamWorks Animation release Bee Movie, starring Jerry Seinfeld and Reneé Zellweger, as well as the DVD extras Far Far Away Idol and Megamind: The Button of Doom, is set to direct with Lara Breay producing.
- 8/11/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
"Megamind" looks absolutely brilliant. Now, we are excited to bring you a huge amount of videos from the Paramount Pictures release including clips, TV spots and featurettes in high definition. We also have interviews with stars Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, producers By: Denise Nolan Cascino, Lara Breay, director Tom McGrath and more! The animated sci-fi comedy opens November 5th. Don't miss it! See all the videos! “Megamind” is the most brilliant supervillain the world has ever known. And the least successful. Over the years, he has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way. Each attempt, a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as “Metro Man,” an invincible hero until the day Megamind actually kills him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, Megamind has no purpose. A supervillain without a superhero. He realizes that achieving his life's ambition is the...
- 10/24/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out new posters from Paramount Pictures' animated sci-fi comedy "Megamind." The Tom McGrath-helmed film opens on November 5th and features the voice talents of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt. Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons wrote the screenplay. Produced by Denise Nolan Cascino and Lara Breay. Pic looks set to generate tons of laughs as well as a hefty box office take. From the studio that brought you “Shrek,” “Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda.” “Megamind” is the most brilliant supervillain the world has ever known. And the least successful. Over the years, he has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way. Each attempt, a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as “Metro Man,” an invincible hero until the day Megamind actually kills him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, Megamind has no purpose. A supervillain without a superhero.
- 9/21/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
The first teaser for DreamWorks/Paramount Pictures' "Megamind" has surfaced. The animated sci-fi comedy features the voice talents of Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt. Lara Breay and Denise Nolan Cascino-produced film is helmed by Tom McGrath. Alan J. Schoolcraft and Brent Simons write. The story follows an intelligent superhero villain who has no purpose in life after accidentally offing his nemesis. This looks like another winner from the studio which, for the most part, is the only competitor against the Disney/Pixar stronghold. Look for a big showing at the box office come November 5th this year.
- 3/20/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
An upcoming film from DreamWorks Skg "Megamind" has got its preview through a teaser trailer. Making its way out online on March 18, the snippet does not explain much about the storyline but highlights super villain Megamind who makes a public appearance but almost loses his face due to wrong music background.
After defeating his arch rival Metro Man, Megamind falls into total despair as he finds out that life without a rival is life without a purpose for him. Thus, he creates a new superhero rival, Titan. Unfortunately for him and the world, the new hero wants to be a super villain too. The new villain begins his rampage, and Megamind sets out to stop him, beginning a path to redemption in the process.
Will Ferrell voices the title character with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill lending their voice for Metro Man and Titan respectively. Tina Fey also joins the...
After defeating his arch rival Metro Man, Megamind falls into total despair as he finds out that life without a rival is life without a purpose for him. Thus, he creates a new superhero rival, Titan. Unfortunately for him and the world, the new hero wants to be a super villain too. The new villain begins his rampage, and Megamind sets out to stop him, beginning a path to redemption in the process.
Will Ferrell voices the title character with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill lending their voice for Metro Man and Titan respectively. Tina Fey also joins the...
- 3/19/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Earlier it’s been reported that Robert Downey Jr. will voice the role of a supervillain in DreamWorks Animation’s “Oobermind,” but the news is that Will Ferrell has been set to replace Downey, who has left the production due to scheduling conflicts.
Except that, DreamWorks find new superheroes for the comedy – Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. So, Ferrell, Pitt and Hill join Tina Fey, already onboard to play the reporter tasked with keeping track of the city’s confusing superhero situation.
Plot Summary: When super villain Oobermind (Ferrell) defeats his archrival Metro Man (Pitt), the world should be his oyster. But instead, Oobermind falls into total despair. It turns out that life without a rival is life without a point for him. So, he creates a new superhero rival, Titan (Hill). Unfortunately, the new hero wants to be a super villain, too. Caught in the middle, star reporter Roxanne...
Except that, DreamWorks find new superheroes for the comedy – Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. So, Ferrell, Pitt and Hill join Tina Fey, already onboard to play the reporter tasked with keeping track of the city’s confusing superhero situation.
Plot Summary: When super villain Oobermind (Ferrell) defeats his archrival Metro Man (Pitt), the world should be his oyster. But instead, Oobermind falls into total despair. It turns out that life without a rival is life without a point for him. So, he creates a new superhero rival, Titan (Hill). Unfortunately, the new hero wants to be a super villain, too. Caught in the middle, star reporter Roxanne...
- 8/17/2009
- by Fiona
- Filmofilia
Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill have joined the cast of DreamWorks Animation's Oobermind, report the trades. Ferrell replace Robert Downey Jr. in the comedy that will also feature the voice of Tina Fey. Ferrell plays the title role of a supervillain who imagines all his dastardly dreams coming true after defeating good-guy rival Metro Man (Pitt), only to find life quite boring without an adversary. To fill the void, Oobermind creates a new superhero, Titan (Hill), who also wants to be bad, forcing Oobermind to switch sides. Fey will play the reporter tasked with keeping track of the city's confusing superhero situation. Oobermind, produced by Lara Breay and Denise Nolan Cascino, is being directed by Tom McGrath, co-helmer of the Madagascar films. The project would have marked the first major animation role for Downey, who exited due to scheduling conflicts. Oobermind marks a return to Dwa for both Pitt and Hill.
- 8/17/2009
- by James Cook
- TheMovingPicture.net
DreamWorks Animation has recruited some top-flight talent to voice characters in its latest animated adventure, Oobermind, formerly titled Master Mind. It's been announced that Will Ferrell will voice the part of Oobermind, the titular supervillain role that was going to be Robert Downey Jr.'s first foray into animation and also rumored to have been offered to Ben Stiller. Other additions to the cast include Brad Pitt as Metro Man, a champion of good and Oobermind's arch-enemy, and Jonah Hill as Titan, a new superhero created by Oobermind to replace Metro Man. The trio of actors join Tina Fey, signed on to play a Lois Lane-esque character who reports on the city's superheroes.
Produced by Lara Breay and Denise Nolan Cascino, Oobermind is being directed by Tom McGrath and is scheduled for a fall 2010 release.
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Produced by Lara Breay and Denise Nolan Cascino, Oobermind is being directed by Tom McGrath and is scheduled for a fall 2010 release.
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Brad Pitt | Jonah Hill | Will Ferrell | Tina Fey...
- 8/17/2009
- by BrentJS Sprecher
- Reelzchannel.com
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