This Christmas, acclaimed scene makers DesignScene and immersive storytellers Secret Theatre will present The Nutcracker Noir – a new immersive dining experience and modern reimagining of the classic Christmas tale. Transforming a multi-sensory immersive building in the heart of Shoreditch into a festive extravaganza for a limited time (November 26th – December 21st), this immersive […]
Bluey will release its first Christmas music single, Bluey Verandah Santa, featuring new and original music from the hit animated series, on November 7th. The four seasonal songs from the series’ award-winning composer Joff Bush and The Bluey Music team will be released on CD and music streaming services, via BBC Studios’ record label Demon […]
Following the success of Channel 4 and Universal Pictures Content Group’s adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic picture book Mog’s Christmas (HarperCollins Children’s Books) in 2023, Lupus Films has announced that Channel 4 has commissioned a seasonal special based on Kerr’s picture book Mog’s Bad Thing (1 x 24’). Lupus Films has additionally announced that it […]
Disney+ has announced that A Very Jonas Christmas Movie will premiere globally on the streaming platform on November 14th. From Disney Branded Television and 20th Television, the festive film features an all-star cast, including Billie Lourd (as Cassidy), Laverne Cox (as Stacy), KJ Apa (as Gene), Andrew Barth Feldman (as Ethan), Andrea Martin (as Deb), Kenny G (as himself) and Justin Tranter (as himself), with Randall Park (as Brad), and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (as Santa). Previously announced cast […]
This winter, Backyard Cinema returns to London with its most immersive and enchanting Christmas experience yet. Running from November 26th to December 31st, Christmas at Backyard Cinema will transform a Victorian warehouse on Tanner Street, London Bridge—Backyard’s most central London location to date—into a breathtaking Enchanted Forest: a hidden world of festive magic just moments from […]
A celebrated Christmas phenomenon is set to make its UK debut this winter, bringing a festive experience to families, right in the heart of London. Having fully sold-out last year and delighted thousands of families in Australia, Wundrful World of Christmas is now coming to the UK for the first time. This immersive, festive adventure will […]
GREAT! Christmas will be the first UK channel to play round-the-clock festive favourites starting from 8am on September 4th – offering a slate of 172 Christmas movies until December 25th – including the UK terrestrial TV debut of the 2022 film Christmas in the Caribbean starring Liz Hurley, Caroline Quentin and Edoardo Costa. Other titles on […]
BBC and Magic Light Pictures have announced production of The Scarecrows’ Wedding. This is the latest animated adaption by Magic Light from the UK’s leading picture book creators, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. It will air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One this Christmas. The half-hour animated special features an all-star voice cast with returning favourite Rob Brydon voicing Reginald Rake, Jessie Buckley as Betty […]
An audience of 7.3 million tuned in to watch Magic Light Pictures’ animated special, Tiddler on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, according to BARB 28-day figures. Premiering on Christmas Day on BBC One, Tiddler had the highest audience share for a Magic Light Pictures film since The Gruffalo in 2009. Tiddler is the latest animation to the multi-Oscar-nominated production company’s […]
Lion Forge Entertainment’s Global Media Sales division, led by Kirsten Newlands and Jonathan Abraham, will exclusively handle international sales rights for a slate of highly anticipated children’s animated projects, strengthening the studio’s position as a leader in worldwide content distribution. Among the new titles being shopped by Lion Forge Entertainment are “The Wingfeather Saga,” an […]