Arthur ChristmasArthur Christmas is an upcoming British/American 3-D computer animated film being produced by Aardman Animations and Sony Pictures Animation, and slated for release on November 23, 2011.

The film is being directed by Sarah Smith, co-directed by Barry Cook, and it stars James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Jim Broadbent and Bill Nighy. Set on the North Pole, the plot tells about Santa’s son Arthur Christmas, who must complete a mission before Christmas morning.

Cast & Crew

Release Date
November 23, 2011

Language
English

Genre
Computer animated

Director
Sarah Smith
Barry Cook (co-director)

Producer
Steve Pegram
Executive Producers:
Carla Shelley
Peter Lord
David Sproxton

Star Cast

  • James McAvoy as Arthur
  • Hugh Laurie as Steve
  • Jim Broadbent as Santa
  • Bill Nighy as Grandsanta
  • Ashley Jensen as Byrony

Music By
Michael Giacchino
Adam Cohen

Cinematography
Roger Deakins

Distributed by
Columbia Pictures

Studio
Aardman Animations
Sony Pictures Animation

Story by
Peter Baynham
Sarah Smith

Screenplay by
Shagufta Rafique

Synopsis
Set on Christmas night, the story of Arthur Christmas (James McAvoy) revolves around Santa’s ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole, his family and especially around his son, Arthur, an unlikely hero with a mission that must be completed before Christmas morning.

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