#FIRSTLOOK: THEATRICAL RELEASE DATES FOR “THAT CHRISTMAS”, “THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT” AND “WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL”

Some theatrical release dates have been set across Canada for a few Netflix holiday releases – THAT CHRISTMAS, THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT and WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL.

THAT CHRISTMAS

OPENING THEATRICALLY IN TORONTO, OTTAWA, MONTREAL, CALGARY, EDMONTON & VANCOUVER ON NOVEMBER 29, 2024

STREAMING ON NETFLIX DECEMBER 4, 2024

Theatres:
Toronto – Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas & VIP,
Landmark Cinemas 24 Whitby
Ottawa – Cineplex Odeon South Keys Cinemas,
Landmark Cinemas Kanata
Montreal – Cinema Cinéplex Forum et VIP,
Cinéma Guzzo Méga-Plex Sphèretech
Calgary – Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
Edmonton – Cineplex Odeon South Edmonton Cinemas
Vancouver – Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas

Synopsis: Based on the successful series of children’s books by BAFTA winner and Academy Award® nominee Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, Yesterday), Locksmith Animation’s heartwarming film marks the feature film directorial debut of renowned character animation and story artist veteran Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy). 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! Nicole P. Hearon (Moana, Frozen) and Adam Tandy (The Thick of It, Detectorists) are producers.

Directed by: Simon Otto (How to Train Your Dragon trilogy)
Screenplay by: Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Love Actually, Yesterday) & Peter Souter
Based on the books by: Written by Richard Curtis, Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb
Produced by: Nicole P. Hearon p.g.a (Moana, Frozen), Adam Tandy p.g.a (The Thick of It, Detectorists)
Executive producers: Mary Coleman, Natalie Fischer, Julie Lockhart, Elisabeth Murdoch, Bonnie Arnold, Lara Breay, Sarah Smith, Rebecca Cobb, Richard Curtis, Colin Hopkins
Original song by: Ed Sheeran (Under The Tree)
Music by: John Powell
Animation by: Locksmith Animation
Cast: Brian Cox [Santa], Fiona Shaw [Ms Trapper], Jodie Whittaker [Mrs Williams], Lolly Adefope [Mrs McNutt], Alex Macqueen [Mr Forrest], Katherine Parkinson [Mrs Forrest], Sindhu Vee [Mrs Mulji], India Brown [Bernadette], Zazie Hayhurst [Sam], Sienna Sayer [Charlie], Jack Wisniewski [Danny], Rosie Cavaliero [Mrs Beccles], Paul Kaye [Yirrell], Guz Khan [Dasher], Andy Nyman [Mr Beccles], Kuhu Agarwal [Nisha], Bronte Smith [Eve], Freddie Spry [Teddy], Ava Talbot [Scarlett], with Bill Nighy [Bill] and Rhys Darby [Mr McNutt].

Watch the official trailer here.

WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL

OPENING THEATRICALLY IN TORONTO, OTTAWA, MONTREAL & VANCOUVER ON DECEMBER 6

STREAMING ON NETFLIX DECEMBER 20

Theatres:
Toronto – TIFF Lightbox
Ottawa – Landmark Cinemas Kanata
Montreal – Cinéma Guzzo Méga-Plex Sphèretech
Vancouver – VIFF Centre

Synopsis: The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism – and grueling working conditions – they were committed to serving their country with honor and distinction. Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers. Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the film stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. Produced by Tyler Perry, Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig and Carlota Espinosa, the film features an ensemble cast including Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, and Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey. Based on the article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film features an original song written by Diane Warren and performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.

Director: Tyler Perry
Screenplay by Tyler Perry, based on the article “Fighting A Two-Front War” by Kevin M. Hymel
Produced by: Tyler Perry, p.g.a., Nicole Avant, p.g.a., Angi Bones, Tony L. Strickland, Keri Selig, Carlota Espinosa
Executive Producers: Peter Guber, Kerry Washington
Cast: Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Jay Reeves, Jeffery Johnson, Baadja-Lyne Odums, Donna Biscoe, Gregg Sulkin, Scott Daniel Johnson, Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, and Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey

Watch the official trailer here.

THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT

OPENING THEATRICALLY IN TORONTO, MONTREAL & VANCOUVER ON DECEMBER 18

STREAMING ON NETFLIX January 3

Theatres:
Toronto – TIFF Lightbox
Montreal – Cinéma Guzzo Méga-Plex Sphèretech
Vancouver – VIFF Centre

Synopsis: Aardman’s four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award-nominated Merlin Crossingham return with a brand new epic adventure, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. In this next installment, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!

Directed by Nick Park & Merlin Crossingham
Screenplay by Mark Burton
Story by Nick Park & Mark Burton
Produced by Richard Beer
Executive Producers: Nick Park, Mark Burton, Sarah Cox, Peter Lord, Carla Shelley
Cast: Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel and Reece Shearsmith

Watch the official trailer here

#FIRSTLOOK: “WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL” TRAILER

Netflix‘s WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL arrives January 3, 2025 globally! Here’s a brand new Trailer for the Animated Feature!

Synopsis:
Aardman’s four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award-nominated Merlin Crossingham return with a brand new epic adventure, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. In this next installment, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!