K.J. Yossman Locksmith Animation has tapped Simon Otto to direct their adaptation of children’s book series, “That Christmas,” written by acclaimed screenwriter and director Richard Curtis (“Four Weddings and a Funeral”).Otto is a Visual Effects Society (VES) Award-winning Head of Character Animation, story artist, character designer and director.
He is best known for the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy.“That Christmas”, previously known as The Empty Stocking, will represent his animated feature film directorial debut.
It also marks an animation debut for BAFTA Award-winning Curtis.Written as a series of children’s books, the trilogy is comprised of “The Empty Stocking,” “Snow Day” and “That Christmas,” all set during the holiday.
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