The Hollywood Reporter

Netflix’s ‘That Christmas’ and How Locksmith Animation Bet on Brian Cox and Richard Curtis for a New Holiday Classic

First-time feature director Simon Otto ('How to Train Your Dragon'), studio co-founder Julie Lockhart and more share behind-the-scenes insights at Locksmith's London office. By Georg Szalai Global ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Brian Cox Suits Up As Santa Claus in Richard Curtis’ Animated ‘That Christmas’ Trailer

The 'Succession' actor voices Santa in Simon Otto’s feature directorial debut. By Lexi Carson Associate Editor Brian Cox‘s Santa Claus is coming to town in the first trailer for Netflix’s animated ...
Yahoo

Director Sergio Pablos Elevates Medium Of 2D Animation With ‘Klaus,’ Developing New Lighting Tools For Santa Claus Origin Story

In 2004, Sergio Pablo founded The SPA Studios—a boutique animation studio in Madrid—with the goal of transforming the service operation into a production facility, all its own. “We’ve developed some ...
MediaPost

Airbnb Helps Solve 'Santastrophe' In Animated Holiday Ad

Given the requirements of the job, Santa has a tough time delivering presents to hotels. That's the theme behind Airbnb's new holiday ad, which positions the brand as the hero helping Old Saint Nick ...
The Hindu

Zebu Films gives an Indian touch to Santa Claus with an animated music video

An Indian Santa Claus is in town. Zebu Films, in association with Zebu Animation Studios, released the music video, ‘Santhu Baba’, the other day, which celebrates a home-grown Santa, who is out to ...