Christmas Forever’ Animated Movie From ‘Elemental’ Writers in the Works at Alloy Entertainment
‘Christmas Forever’ Gets Animated: ‘Elemental’ Writers hoberg & Likkel to Pen Alloy Feature
EXCLUSIVE: Get ready for a holiday adventure! Veteran writer-producers John Hoberg and Kat likkel, the creative minds behind Disney/Pixar’s smash hit Elemental, are set to bring the magic of Christmas to the big screen. The duo has signed on to write Christmas Forever, an animated feature from Alloy Entertainment based on the beloved children’s book by Elysa Koplovitz Dutton.
This marks alloy’s exciting frist foray into animation, with Dutton, the executive vice president of film at Alloy, also serving as a producer alongside Alloy’s president and chief creative officer, Leslie Morgenstein.
Christmas Forever promises a heartwarming tale of holiday spirit and adventure.On Christmas Eve, a group of ornaments, weary of spending the rest of the year gathering dust in storage, hatch a daring escape plan. Their destination? The North Pole, where Christmas is celebrated every day!
Hoberg and Likkel are no strangers to crafting captivating stories that resonate with audiences of all ages.Their work on Elemental, which grossed nearly $500 million worldwide and garnered prestigious nominations for best Animated Feature at the Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, speaks volumes about their talent.
beyond Elemental, the duo has a proven track record of success with popular series like galavant, Downward Dog, and My Name Is Earl. Currently, they have a television deal with ABC Studios.
Alloy Entertainment has been on a winning streak, delivering three consecutive #1 films on Netflix: Work It, Purple Hearts, and You Are SO Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. They also produced the recent horror hit Tarot for Sony’s Screen Gems.
Looking ahead, Alloy has several exciting projects in advancement, including In a Holidaze for Netflix, based on the bestselling novel, and Pride, a modern reimagining of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, co-produced by the Obamas’ Higher Ground. On the television front, Alloy’s hit series You, starring Penn badgley, is gearing up for its final season on Netflix next year.
Hoberg and Likkel are represented by UTA, Industry Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
From ‘Elemental’ to Ornaments: An Exclusive Interview with ‘Christmas Forever’ Writers John Hoberg and Kat Likkel
NEWSDIRECTORY3: Your latest project, “Christmas Forever,” sounds like a holiday delight! Can you tell us about the story and what drew you to this project?
JOHN HOBERG & KAT LIKKEL: “Christmas Forever” is a heartwarming adventure about a group of ornaments who are tired of spending the year tucked away in storage. They long for the magic of Christmas and hatch a daring plan to escape to the North Pole, where Christmas is celebrated every day! We were instantly charmed by the story’s message of hope, friendship, and the enduring spirit of the holidays.
NEWSDIRECTORY3: You’ve worked on acclaimed projects like “Elemental” which resonated with audiences worldwide. How does the process of crafting a story for animation compare to writing for live-action film and television?
JOHN HOBERG & KAT LIKKEL: While the core principles of storytelling remain the same, animation offers a unique opportunity to create fantastical worlds and bring inanimate objects to life. We loved the challenge of imagining the world from a toy ornament’s perspective and capturing their vibrant personalities through dialog and action.
NEWSDIRECTORY3: Alloy Entertainment is known for its success in delivering hit films and television series. What has it been like collaborating with them on “Christmas Forever?”
JOHN HOBERG & KAT LIKKEL: Alloy has been an unbelievable partner, their passion for storytelling and dedication to quality is truly inspiring.They’ve embraced our vision for “Christmas Forever” and provided invaluable support throughout the writing process.
NEWSDIRECTORY3: “Christmas Forever” marks Alloy’s first foray into animation. What are your hopes for the film and its impact on audiences?
JOHN HOBERG & KAT LIKKEL: We hope “Christmas Forever” will bring joy and laughter to families everywhere. We want to create a timeless holiday classic that captures the magic of believing and reminds us of the importance of cherishing loved ones.
NEWSDIRECTORY3: We can’t wait to see “Christmas Forever” come to life on the big screen. Thank you for sharing your insights with us!