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Justin Bieber’s “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” & 12 Days Of ARTHUR CHRISTMAS
Arthur (voiced by James McAvoy) in ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, an animated film produced by Aardman Animations for Sony Pictures Animation. PHOTO BY: Aardman Animations for Sony Pictures Animation
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Bringing the spirit of the season early to St. Louis!
Christmas will come early to the nation’s top 25 markets as this Saturday, November 12, begins the “12 Days of Arthur Christmas,” a nationwide schedule of family fun highlighted by two special kickoff-day celebrations in New York and Los Angeles. The 12 days of events nationwide lead to the release of Arthur Christmas , the new 3D CG-animated family comedy from Aardman for Sony Pictures Animation, in theaters November 23, 2011.
Ever wonder how Santa delivers two billion presents in one night? Arthur Christmas , the new 3D CG animated family comedy, in theaters November 23, answers the question, and Aardman and Sony Pictures Animation will help residents of the nation’s top 25 markets find their holiday spirit.
In West Hollywood, California, in a prime location high above the Sunset Strip (at 8755 Sunset Blvd., Sunset and Sherbourne), a “living billboard” will become Santa Claus’s Southern California base of operations away from the North Pole for the “12 Days of Arthur Christmas .” Santa’s son, Arthur, along with two elves, will be on the billboard from 7 AM – 10 PM daily, with Arthur answering select calls to Santa’s toll-free hotline at 1-888-800-0010. Anyone from across the US is invited to call the hotline, and throughout the 12 days, Arthur could be chatting from the billboard with anyone, whether it’s radio DJs or someone with a message for Santa. Billboards featuring that number will also be placed in high-traffic areas in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, and Dallas.
As Arthur handles the calls, the elves on the billboard will be wrapping presents donated to the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Angelenos are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or book to the billboard to donate to the program; the donated gifts will be hoisted up to the billboard, wrapped by the elves, and earmarked for a special child.
In addition, there will be a special snow-filled kickoff party at the base of the billboard on November 12, with activities for kids, including sledding, snow play, snowman building, writing letters to Santa, and making ornaments.
Meanwhile, in New York City, the Grand Central Shuttle Station becomes Christmas Party Central. With the support of partners New York MTA and Toys for Tots, the studio will give three subway shuttle train cars the full Christmas razzle-dazzle, wrapping them inside and out for Arthur Christmas . Next to the train cars, Santa will park his sleigh, where families can pose for pictures. There will also be an Arthur Christmas -themed mezzanine, where children can mail their letters to Santa and find a phone booth to call Santa’s toll-free hotline to Arthur on the billboard in Los Angeles.
At the kickoff on November 12, Santa will lead a holiday-themed book reading. In addition, The UPS Store ® and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation will collect monetary donations to provide books for less fortunate children in the local community through the Toys for Tots Literacy Program.
“12 Days of Arthur Christmas “ events, including screenings, snow days, ice skating parties, tree lighting ceremonies, and other festivities, will begin that same day in key cities around the country: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, Washington DC, Atlanta, Houston, Detroit, Tampa, Seattle, Phoenix, Minneapolis, Cleveland, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Orlando, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Portland, Baltimore, San Diego, and Toronto. For more information about events planned in each market, please visit www.12daysofArthurChristmas.com. In addition, visitors are invited to post what they like most about the holidays on Twitter – while including the hashtag #ArthurChristmas. The cities that trend #ArthurChristmas on Twitter will be highlighted on the movie’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
Aardman and Sony Pictures Animation will be hosting the “12 Days of Arthur Christmas” events throughout metro-St. Louis. Starting with a Winter Wonderland at Chesterfield Mall on November 12th and ending with an Arthur Christmas release party at Ronnies 20 Cine on November 23rd, guests will be merry as they participate in the multitude of festivities which includes a Holly Jolly Story Time, Polar Bear Plunge, free parking at the City Garden and even a chance to make a Gingerbread House at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
WHAT: Help kick off the “12 Days of Arthur Christmas” and celebrate the arrival of Santa Claus! Guests will be able to have their Christmas presents wrapped by elves, compete in a snowball throw, and enjoy a bounce in Santa’s Christmas Castle .
WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2011, 10:00AM – 2:00PM
WHERE: Chesterfield Mall, 291 Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield , MO 63017
The 3D, CG-animated family comedy Arthur Christmas , an Aardman production for Sony Pictures Animation, at last reveals the incredible, never-before-seen answer to every child’s question: “So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?” The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But at the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a Christmas classic – a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero: Santa’s youngest son, Arthur. When this amazing operation misses one child out of hundreds of millions, Arthur, the least capable Claus, embarks on a hilarious, exciting rogue mission against the clock with his politically incorrect grandfather Grandsanta and a giftwrapping-obsessed elf named Bryony, to deliver the last present before Christmas morning dawns. The film is directed by Sarah Smith, written by Peter Baynham & Sarah Smith, and produced by Peter Lord, David Sproxton, Carla Shelley, and Steve Pegram.
Arthur (voiced by James McAvoy ) and Grandsanta (voiced by Bill Nighy) in ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, an animated film produced by Aardman Animations for Sony Pictures Animation. PHOTO BY: Aardman Animations for Sony Pictures Animation.
12 DAYS Full calendar of “12 Days of Arthur Christmas” below:
EVENTS:
Day 1, Saturday, November 12, 2011
Arthur Christmas is Coming to Town
Chesterfield Mall
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Stop by to celebrate the 12 Days of Arthur Christmas kick-off with the arrival of Santa Claus! Families will be able compete in a snow ball throw, bounce around in Santa’s Christmas Castle, and even have their Christmas presents wrapped by elves. Open to the public.
Day 2, Sunday, November 13, 2011
Wishes to Wonderland
St. Louis Science Center
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Come write your letters to Santa! Just bring your wants and wishes, and we’ll provide the paper and crayons, as well as fun Christmas crafts. Open to the public.
Day 3, Monday, November 14, 2011
Holly Jolly Story Time
St. Louis County Library-Headquarters
1:00PM – 2:00PM
Join us for a special story time of everyone’s favorite Christmas book, Twas the Night Before Christmas. A popular local celebrity will be on hand to read you into the holiday spirit. Open to the public.
Day 4, Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Polar Bear Plunge
The Heights
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Stop by The Heights to participate in the Polar Bear Plunge and swim in the indoor pool. Make sure you tell us your favorite Christmas present and Christmas just might come early for you. Open to the public.
Day 5, Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Valet For a Day
City Garden
All Day
Arthur is taking over Meters downtown to make your holiday shopping easier! Park at one of the Elf hat-covered meters and you will have a day of free parking! Open to the public.
Day 6, Thursday, November 17, 2011
Sugar & Spice
Sarah’s Cupcake Truck in Downtown Kirkwood
5:30PM – 7:00PM
Design your Christmas Cupcake with candy canes and sprinkles! The top designs will be featured on the Sarah’s Cupcake Shop Facebook page throughout the week. Open to public.
Day 7, Friday, November 18, 2011
Gingerbread House Jubilee
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
5:00PM – 9:00PM
Stop by for the Way of Lights kickoff party! Get ready for Christmas with the beautiful lights and create a gingerbread house at the creation station in the Children’s Village. Open to the public.
Day 8, Saturday, November 19, 2011
Grandsanta’s Grand Screening
Wehrenberg Des Peres 14
10:00AM
Calling all grandparents! Grab your grandkids, your pajamas and your teddy bear and attend a very special screening of ARTHUR CHRISTMAS! Visit www.gofobo.com/rsvp and enter the code: KEZKPG3K for your chance to download a pass, while supplies last!
Day 9, Sunday, November 20, 2011
Reindeers and Rams
Edward Jones Dome
3:00PM
Arthur Christmas takes over the St. Louis Rams football game! Celebrate Arthur Christmas and the Rams with lucky row giveaways!
Day 10, Monday, November 21, 2011
Pancakes & Presents
Toys for Tots Drive at Denny’s
24 Hours
Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots to Denny’s and you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE Grand Slam Breakfast! Don’t forget to color your Arthur Christmas coloring sheets. Open to the public.
Donation Station
Dierbergs, Lafayette Center
6:00AM – 7:00PM
Discover the true meaning of Christmas by donating to Operation Food Search. Elves will be on hand to take anything from canned goods to turkeys! Open to the public.
Day 11, Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Creation Stations
Yucando Art Studio
3:00PM – 5:00PM
Create your own Christmas crafts! The first 25 people to stop by will receive free studio time to let their creative side show in time for the Holidays! Open to the public.
Day 12, Wednesday, November 23, 2011
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Arthur Christmas is released in theaters across the country!
Wehrenberg Ronnies 20 Cine
All Day
Arthur Christmas is finally here and Ronnie’s 20 Cine is celebrating with coloring and crafts, hot cocoa, gingerbread houses and more. Elves will help you make your very own Christmas ornament, which will be featured on the Ronnie’s 20 Cine Christmas tree throughout the month! Open to the public. Check listings for show times
Here’s a sneak peek of Justin Bieber (right), making his 3D music video for the single “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town,” seen exclusively in theaters starting November 23, 2011 with ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, an animated film produced by Aardman Animation for Sony Pictures Animation. PHOTO BY: John Bramley COPYRIGHT: © 2011 Sony PIctures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved
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