Angel Sets Dec. 11 Release for Butch Hartman’s ‘The Christmas King!’ Holiday Movie

Angel (The Wingfeather Saga, David) has partnered with children’s television creator Butch Hartman’s (The Fairly OddParents) new indie animation studio to bring The Christmas King! A Garden Cartoon Holiday Movie! to its holiday season entertainment lineup. The film will be available on December 11 on the Angel platforms.

“Anyone working in the family entertainment sector has enormous admiration for what Angel is providing for families all around the world seeking values-based stories,” said Hartman. “Like Angel, our mandate is to provide quality and safe programming that sparks the imagination and enhances the lives of young people and their families.  When like-minded people come together like this, it’s a win all around.”

Synopsis: When Lenny the Lion and Lucy the Lamb find the first snowflake of Christmas, they race against time to deliver it to The Christmas King before it melts! If they don’t make it, no one can have a Merry Christmas! Along the way, they discover that the best gift is friendship.

Created, executive produced, and directed by Hartman (who also wrote all the songs), the film features the voices of Matt Lanter (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) as The Christmas King, James Arnold Taylor (The King of Kings, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Cristina M. Medina (The Casagrandes) and Brian Stivale (David, Return), with Hillary Phillips (The Big Blue Book) rounding out the ensemble.

The film’s creative team includes Ramiro Olmos as creative director, Nick Kalmar and Stephen Picher as co-directors, with producer Taylor Bradbury, p.g.a., alongside executive producers Butch and Julieann Hartman. The Christmas King! A Garden Holiday Movie comes from Garden Productions and Butch Hartman Studios.

“Butch and his team consistently create exceptional stories that families can enjoy together,” said David Fischer, Director of Acquisitions and Business Affairs for Angel. “My wife and I are always on the hunt for quality projects that not only entertain, but instill positive values. The Christmas King! is a perfect way for families to come together and celebrate the Christmas season.”