"Love, relationships – all a matter of perspective." Warner Bros UK has released the official UK trailer for the holiday romantic comedy Boxing Day, directed by and co-written by and starring actor Aml Ameen. For those that don't know, Boxing Day is a British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas Day, occurring the second day of Christmastide. Inspired by Ameen's own life, Boxing Day follows Melvin, a British author living in America, who returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée, Lisa, to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test when she discovers the world her fiancée left behind in the UK. Aja Naomi King co-stars as his new lover, joined by Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Tamara Lawrance, Sheyi Cole, Samson Kayo, Joshua Maloney, Lisa Davina Phillip, and Claire Skinner. This actually looks good! Sure it's a bit cheesy and cliche, but nice to...
- 10/6/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix's new Christmas film, Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Story, has taken the nation by storm since its release in November, and for good reason. It's one of the first-ever Christmas films to feature an almost all-Black cast, and the cast itself is pretty star-studded. With appearances - and songs - from Keegan-Michael Key, Ricky Martin, and Forest Whitaker, the film is a truly special affair. Based on a toy maker who gets betrayed by his apprentice, Jingle Jangle is a tale of hope and compassion.
Lisa Davina Phillip plays Ms. Johnston, an impassioned postwoman who won't take no for an answer - we caught up with her discuss her role in the film, her acting career in general, and her thoughts on this year's Christmas adverts.
Popsugar: When did you first start singing? How did that come about for you?
Lisa Davina: I started singing at drama school and...
Lisa Davina Phillip plays Ms. Johnston, an impassioned postwoman who won't take no for an answer - we caught up with her discuss her role in the film, her acting career in general, and her thoughts on this year's Christmas adverts.
Popsugar: When did you first start singing? How did that come about for you?
Lisa Davina: I started singing at drama school and...
- 12/18/2020
- by Navi Ahluwalia
- Popsugar.com
Netflix holiday movie Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey is filled with music, magic, and gorgeous visuals. One of the best aspects of the film - aside from its stacked cast - is the dazzling choreography. Between the heartwarming sequence of "This Day" and the high-energy rollicking throughout "Magic Man G," it's almost impossible to sit still while watching each symphonic scene.
So who's behind the dance spectacles? That would be choreographer Ashley Wallen. The Australian dance instructor, known for his work on 2017's The Greatest Showman, joined forces with Jingle Jangle director David E. Talbert to bring the routines to life. In a video shared by Netflix on Nov. 14, Wallen spoke about choreographing Jingle Jangle, an experience he described as "a dream come true." He detailed the process of shooting "Make It Work," which is one of the film's biggest dance scenes. "We had 60 dancers," he said. "There was a lot going on.
So who's behind the dance spectacles? That would be choreographer Ashley Wallen. The Australian dance instructor, known for his work on 2017's The Greatest Showman, joined forces with Jingle Jangle director David E. Talbert to bring the routines to life. In a video shared by Netflix on Nov. 14, Wallen spoke about choreographing Jingle Jangle, an experience he described as "a dream come true." He detailed the process of shooting "Make It Work," which is one of the film's biggest dance scenes. "We had 60 dancers," he said. "There was a lot going on.
- 11/14/2020
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
At the start of David E. Talbert’s delightful “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey,” narrator Phylicia Rashad promises to unveil a “new story” to her cute grandkids, big holiday fans who are a bit worn out by the classics. While the shape of what follows is familiar enough — it wouldn’t be a holiday tale if it didn’t hinge on the literal power of believing in something — , from an admirable obsession with human intelligence to an unbridled enthusiasm for the power of the young.
Rashad ushers both said cute grandkids and the audience through the tale, which opens with the literal cracking of a book, a glittering affair entitled “The Invention of Jeronicus Jangle.” The story picks up in a Victorian era-ish small town, bursting with color and whimsy and pure joy, most of it centered around Jeronicus’ magical toy store, Jangles and Things, which offers a “gadgets and...
Rashad ushers both said cute grandkids and the audience through the tale, which opens with the literal cracking of a book, a glittering affair entitled “The Invention of Jeronicus Jangle.” The story picks up in a Victorian era-ish small town, bursting with color and whimsy and pure joy, most of it centered around Jeronicus’ magical toy store, Jangles and Things, which offers a “gadgets and...
- 11/9/2020
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Like a gorgeously decorated tree with a few too many presents stuffed under it, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is excessive but never unwelcome. An ambitious original musical packed to the gills with visual delights, it’s the kind of Christmas movie that can charm adults into looking past its flaws while turning delighted children into lifelong fans.
On the heels of his charming ensemble comedy “Almost Christmas,” writer-director David E. Talbert fearlessly marries whimsy and steampunk, sentimentality and science fiction, with big musical numbers composed by Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan and Michael Diskint, plus one from John Legend (who executive produced the film). That this big, bright Netflix extravaganza features a principally Black cast is not insignificant in the history of cinema, particularly in the history of large-scale family musicals and of Christmas movies.
We open with a grandmother played by Phylicia Rashad, reading a Christmas story to her grandchildren from an extraordinary book,...
On the heels of his charming ensemble comedy “Almost Christmas,” writer-director David E. Talbert fearlessly marries whimsy and steampunk, sentimentality and science fiction, with big musical numbers composed by Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan and Michael Diskint, plus one from John Legend (who executive produced the film). That this big, bright Netflix extravaganza features a principally Black cast is not insignificant in the history of cinema, particularly in the history of large-scale family musicals and of Christmas movies.
We open with a grandmother played by Phylicia Rashad, reading a Christmas story to her grandchildren from an extraordinary book,...
- 11/5/2020
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
The first trailer from Netflix’s 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' is out now.
Netflix has released a full trailer for the upcoming musical adventure ahead of the film’s global launch.
'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' is set in the town of Cobbleton and follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Forrest Whitaker) who spends his days creating fanciful inventions.
Keegan-Michael Key plays his trusted apprentice who steals his most prized creation. Newcomer Madalen Mills plays Jangle’s equally bright and inventive granddaughter, who discovers a long-forgotten invention and awakens the magic within for a holiday adventure.
Other cast members for 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' include Anika Noni Rose ('The Princess and the Frog'), Justin Cornwell, Ricky Martin, Phylicia Rashad, Kieron Dyer, Lisa Davina Phillip, and Hugh Bonneville ('Downton Abbey').
Written and directed by David E. Talbert, 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey...
Netflix has released a full trailer for the upcoming musical adventure ahead of the film’s global launch.
'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' is set in the town of Cobbleton and follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Forrest Whitaker) who spends his days creating fanciful inventions.
Keegan-Michael Key plays his trusted apprentice who steals his most prized creation. Newcomer Madalen Mills plays Jangle’s equally bright and inventive granddaughter, who discovers a long-forgotten invention and awakens the magic within for a holiday adventure.
Other cast members for 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey' include Anika Noni Rose ('The Princess and the Frog'), Justin Cornwell, Ricky Martin, Phylicia Rashad, Kieron Dyer, Lisa Davina Phillip, and Hugh Bonneville ('Downton Abbey').
Written and directed by David E. Talbert, 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey...
- 10/5/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
Netflix released the first full trailer for Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey on Sunday, revealing a musical adventure perfect for the holidays.
Set in the fictional Cobbleton, the David E. Talbert-directed film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) and his inventive granddaughter (newcomer Madalen Mills) as they construct a magical invention that, if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever.
Keegan-Michael Key, Sharon Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Kieron Dyer, Justin Cornwell, Lisa Davina Phillip, Hugh Bonneville star alongside Whitaker and Mills.
The film features original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and “...
Set in the fictional Cobbleton, the David E. Talbert-directed film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) and his inventive granddaughter (newcomer Madalen Mills) as they construct a magical invention that, if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever.
Keegan-Michael Key, Sharon Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Kieron Dyer, Justin Cornwell, Lisa Davina Phillip, Hugh Bonneville star alongside Whitaker and Mills.
The film features original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and “...
- 10/4/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Netflix released the first full trailer for Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey on Sunday, revealing a musical adventure perfect for the holidays.
Set in the fictional Cobbleton, the David E. Talbert-directed film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) and his inventive granddaughter (newcomer Madalen Mills) as they construct a magical invention that, if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever.
Keegan-Michael Key, Sharon Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Kieron Dyer, Justin Cornwell, Lisa Davina Phillip, Hugh Bonneville star alongside Whitaker and Mills.
The film features original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and “...
Set in the fictional Cobbleton, the David E. Talbert-directed film follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (Forest Whitaker) and his inventive granddaughter (newcomer Madalen Mills) as they construct a magical invention that, if they can get it to work in time for the holidays, could change their lives forever.
Keegan-Michael Key, Sharon Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Kieron Dyer, Justin Cornwell, Lisa Davina Phillip, Hugh Bonneville star alongside Whitaker and Mills.
The film features original songs by John Legend, Philip Lawrence, Davy Nathan, and “...
- 10/4/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix has released the full trailer for its Christmas movie, “Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.” The film stars Oscar-winner Forest Whitaker, with original songs by producer and singer John Legend has written original songs for the film.
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is a musical adventure set in the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton. The film follows toymaker and inventor Jeronicus Jangle (voiced by Whitaker) who spends his days creating fanciful inventions. Keegan-Michael Key plays his trusted apprentice who steals his most prized creation. Newcomer Madalen Mills plays Jangle’s grandaughter, who discovers a long-forgotten invention and awakens the magic within for a holiday adventure.
Phylicia Rashad provides the voiceover as grandmother in the teaser as audiences get their first look into Jangle’s magical world and inventions.
Director David E. Talbert (“Almost Christmas”) posted the pictures on Instagram and wrote: “Twenty years in the making… excited to share first...
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” is a musical adventure set in the gloriously vibrant town of Cobbleton. The film follows toymaker and inventor Jeronicus Jangle (voiced by Whitaker) who spends his days creating fanciful inventions. Keegan-Michael Key plays his trusted apprentice who steals his most prized creation. Newcomer Madalen Mills plays Jangle’s grandaughter, who discovers a long-forgotten invention and awakens the magic within for a holiday adventure.
Phylicia Rashad provides the voiceover as grandmother in the teaser as audiences get their first look into Jangle’s magical world and inventions.
Director David E. Talbert (“Almost Christmas”) posted the pictures on Instagram and wrote: “Twenty years in the making… excited to share first...
- 10/3/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
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