That Christmas

That Christmas (also known as Richard Curtis' That Christmas) is an upcoming computer-animated Christmas fantasy comedy film produced by Locksmith Animation, animated by DNEG Animation and distributed by Netflix. It is directed by Simon Otto in his directorial debut and based on a series of children's books by Richard Curtis.[2][3][4][5] The film is set for release on Netflix in 2024.

That Christmas
Directed bySimon Otto
Screenplay by
Based onThat Christmas
by Richard Curtis
Produced by
  • Nicole P. Hearon
  • Adam Tandy
Edited bySim Evan-Jones
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix[1]
Release date
2024
CountriesUnited Kingdom
United States
LanguageEnglish

Premise

That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about love and loneliness, family and friends, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!

— Locksmith Animation and Netflix

Production

Development and production

In November 2019, it was announced that Locksmith Animation was developing The Empty Stocking, an animated feature based on a series of children's books by Richard Curtis.[6] In June 2021, Locksmith announced that Simon Otto will be directing the film as his directorial debut, which had been retitled That Christmas. In May 2022, Locksmith Animation confirmed that it awarded the digital production of its second movie, That Christmas, to DNEG Animation, following their collaboration on Locksmith’s debut film, Ron's Gone Wrong.[7] In June 2022, That Christmas was unveiled as part of Netflix's slate of animated films with the first look of the film.[8]

Animation and design

Animation was provided by DNEG Animation. Animation for the film was done remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The film's character designs were inspired by Ron's Gone Wrong, and the snow design was inspired by The Boss Baby: Family Business.

Release

That Christmas was originally expected to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures under its Warner Animation Group banner.[9] However, in June 2022, Netflix acquired the distribution rights to the film with Netflix Animation under its label, although Warner Bros. Pictures was not involved with this film.[10] In April 2023, the film's release year was revealed to be 2024.[11]

References
  1. Milligan, Mercedes (2022-06-09). "Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  2. Milligan, Mercedes (June 8, 2021). "Locksmith's Debut 'Ron's Gone Wrong' Boots Up with Trailer, Cast Reveal". Animation Magazine.
  3. 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.
  4. Yossman, K. J. (14 June 2021). "Locksmith Animation Taps Simon Otto to Direct Adaptation of Richard Curtis' 'That Christmas'". Variety. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
  5. "Richard Curtis That Christmas". Locksmith Animation Feature Studio. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
  6. Clarke, Stewart (November 6, 2019). "Richard Curtis Kids' Books Being Adapted as Animated Feature 'The Empty Stocking'". Variety. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
  7. Sarto, Debbie (May 19, 2022). "Locksmith Taps DNEG Animation for 'That Christmas'". Animation World Network. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  8. Milligan, Mercedes (2022-06-09). "Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  9. Clarke, Stewart (October 31, 2019). "Warner Signs Multi-Picture Deal With Elisabeth Murdoch's Locksmith Animation". Variety. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  10. Milligan, Mercedes (2022-06-09). "Netflix Sets Bold Slate of Animation from Europe Ahead of Annecy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  11. Tasha Robinson (April 25, 2023). "Netflix reveals every original animated movie set for release in the next two years". Polygon. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
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