THE STAR (U)

WHO’S IN IT?

Steven Yeun (I Origins), Gina Rodriguez (Deepwater Horizon), Zachary Levi (Tangled), Keegan-Michael Key (Storks), Kelly Clarkson (From Justin To Kelly), Patricia Heaton (Beethoven), Kristin Chenoweth (Rio 2), Tracy Morgan (Fist Fight), Tyler Perry (Gone Girl), Oprah Winfrey (Selma), Kris Kristofferson (Heaven’s Gate), Christopher Plummer (The Sound of Music), Anthony Anderson (Transformers), Aidy Bryant (The Big Sick), Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction), Gabriel Iglesias (Magic Mike), Delilah (The House Cleaner)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Timothy Reckart (film debut), director; Carlos Kotkin (Rio 2), Tom Sheridan (film debut) and Simon Moore (film debut), writers; Jennifer Magee-Cook (film debut), producer; John Paesano (The Maze Runner), composer

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

A group of animals find themselves coming together on an epic journey to transport Joseph (Levi) and Mary (Rodriguez) to Bethlehem and help them give birth to the Baby Jesus…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The story of the first Christmas is told from a more unique perspective than ever before, in this wild and fun animated musical that is solid family entertainment for all.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2017

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