Mog judith kerr series#
Her illustrated books such as the Mog series and her first book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea (1968) have endured as children’s classics, with illustrations that bear witness to the domestic spaces of the 1960s suburban British home, carrying a focus on children and their pets and the security of a loving family life. We are thrilled that the beloved Mog will now be introduced to a whole new generation of children through this delightful animation”.Judith Kerr’s death at the age of 95 was met with an avalanche of tributes from readers, writers and publishers alike.
Juliet Matthews, Colour Publisher, HarperCollins Children’s Books, reveals: “HarperCollins Children’s Books is proud to be the home of all of Judith Kerr’s books. We are thrilled to once again bring Judith Kerr’s delightful illustrations to life in animation and to do so in the 100th anniversary of her birth feels very special”. This festive, family-friendly tale has huge cross generational appeal and is the perfect literary classic to adapt for the whole family to come together to watch. Ruth Fielding, producer and co-founder of Lupus Films, adds: “We are delighted to create another animated film for Channel 4 and Universal Pictures Content Group working with our long-time collaborators, director Robin Shaw and screenwriter Joanna Harrison. Judith Kerr’s much-loved Mog will be a great addition to this collection and a really special festive treat for the audience.” Channel 4 has a long-standing relationship with Lupus Films and together with their creative flair we have brought so many classic stories to the screen that have been enjoyed by generations of viewers.
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It is the perfect Christmas tale full of fun and adventure with a star-studded cast including Claire Foy as Mrs Thomas and Benedict Cumberbatch as Mr Thomas. Gwawr Lloyd, Drama Commissioning Editor at Channel 4 says: “We are utterly delighted to be bringing Mog to screen with our partners. This new animated special will see a team of artists bring to life Judith Kerr's vivid illustrations in Lupus Films' distinctive, hand-drawn animated style from their studio in London. It is directed by Robin Shaw (Director The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Co-Director We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, Assistant Director T he Snowman and The Snowdog) and written by Joanna Harrison (who adapted The Tiger Who Came to Tea, co-directed We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, and was Co-Writer and Art Director on The Snowman and The Snowdog). Mog’s Christmas was commissioned by Gwawr Lloyd, Drama Commissioning Editor and Caroline Hollick, Head of Drama at Channel 4 in association with Universal Pictures Content Group and produced by Lupus Films' founders Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding together with executive producers Juliet Matthews at HarperCollins Children’s Books, Judith Kerr’s children Tacy and Matthew Kneale and Ann-Janine Murtagh. (Image credit: Neal Street Productions ) Behind the scenes and more on Mog's Christmas Miriam Margolyes as Mother Mildred in Call the Midwife.
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Last year she lent her voice to Grandmother Smoo in anther Christmas animation The Smeds and The Smoos and she narrated the TV series Serengeti and Kenya – au rythme des pluies. The narrator if Mog's Christmas is Adjoa Andoh, who is best known for playing Lady Agatha Danbury in Bridgerton and has also starred in Invictus, Broadchurch, Fractured, Liar, Doctor Who, EastEnders, Casualty and Thunderbirds Are Go. Mog’s Christmas voice cast - narrator Adjoa Andoh The Thomas family try everything to rescue her but Mog refuses to come down, and despite everyone’s fears for her safety, she has a magical night in the snow and a cat-themed Christmas dream. And as Mr Thomas brings a huge Christmas tree into the house, she panics and scrambles onto the roof.
With two aunts and a jolly uncle joining them for the festive period, Mog, the beloved family cat is feeling a bit ignored. Mog’s Christmas follows Mr and Mrs Thomas and their children Debbie and Nicky as they excitedly prepare for Christmas. There's no trailer for Mog’s Christmas just yet, but when Channel 4 releases one in the run up to Christmas 2023, we’ll put it on here for you to enjoy.
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