We can all make this Christmas the best ever for those around us. Just pay attention and give them what they want most. In the case of Disney’s heartwarming Christmas ad, it’s the ability to speak and express yourself that a little girl gives to her imaginary friend.
Disney’s Christmas ad once again features filmmaker Taika Waititi
That is the story that the company has chosen to convey a message that, once again, captures the power of imagination and friendship in a particularly exciting time for boys and girls. In its Christmas short film, Disney once again demonstrates why it is Disney and how it has built a cultural legacy focused on the power of stories.
Disney’s Christmas ad is titled “The Best Christmas Ever” and was worked on alongside the creative agency adam&eveDDB, the production company Hungry Man and the animation studio Untold Studios. It has been directed by filmmaker Taika Waititi, who already collaborated with the company on its Christmas advertisement last year; and renowned Walt Disney Animation Studios animator Eric Goldberg,
The short film addresses the relationship between a girl and her drawing, which comes to life on Christmas Day after Santa Claus mistakes it for a Christmas wish. The animated character, called Doodle, accompanies the girl in her daily life, but lacking a mouth, she is unable to express herself. All that changes when your wishes come true thanks to the magic of Christmas.
“What makes this story unique to Disney is that it takes place in the world of a little girl. It’s a girl and her new best friend, navigating a complex world together, and they do it only with the power of friendship and imagination.“Taika Waititi said in a company statement.
The adorable character Doodle is voiced by actor John Goodman, who has also given voice to numerous characters, including “Sulley” in “Monsters SA”, Pacha in “The Emperor and His Follies” (2000) and Big Daddy La Bouff in “The Princess and the Frog”.
In the Spanish version, Garabato’s voice corresponds to the dubbing actor Miguel Ángel Jenner.
In addition to the announcement, Disney will carry out its usual Holiday Magic Tour, with which it will visit communities around the world offering magical moments in local schools, children’s hospitals and non-profit organizations, in addition to delivering VoluntEARS toys – the company’s program focused on deaf people – exclusive film screenings, among other actions.
