The 'Touch My Body' hitmaker takes to Twitter to share the first look at 'Little Mariah' in the upcoming animated film inspired by her classic Christmas song.
- Sep 5, 2017
AceShowbiz - Mariah Carey gets animated in a sneak peek of "All I Want for Christmas Is You" movie. It's the singer herself who revealed the first look at young Mariah in the upcoming animated movie, which is inspired by her classic holiday song.
"Meet Little Mariah! It was a dream come true helping to create this character in my upcoming animated movie!" the R&B diva captioned the picture posted on Twitter. It features the adorable animated version of Mariah who rocks a blue winter outfit while posing with a snow-dog dressed up in pink bows.
Meet Little Mariah! It was a dream come true helping to create this character in my upcoming animated movie! #ALLIWANTMOVIE @AllIWantMovie pic.twitter.com/35zEZgvia3
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) September 4, 2017
The movie's official Twitter page additionally shared a look at other characters, such as Mariah's parents, siblings and friends. "Young Mariah's Mom" is described as "charming," "sophisticated" and "the same could be said about her Christmas decorations!"
Say hello to Young Mariah’s Mom! She’s charming. She’s sophisticated. The same could be said about her Christmas decorations! #ALLIWANTMOVIE pic.twitter.com/GcMJNVDEbx
— All I Want Movie (@AllIWantMovie) August 23, 2017
Mariah's dad, Bud, looked perplexed in another image. "What does Mariah's Dad, Bud, want for Christmas? Simple. Rest and relaxation. What's Dad getting for Christmas? The opposite," read the caption.
What does Mariah’s Dad, Bud, want for Christmas? Simple. Rest and relaxation. What’s Dad getting for Christmas? The opposite. #ALLIWANTMOVIE pic.twitter.com/I39k6du4x4
— All I Want Movie (@AllIWantMovie) August 25, 2017
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" follows young Mariah, who sees a darling puppy named Princess at the pet store and suddenly knows exactly what she wants for Christmas. But she must prove that she can pet-sit Jack, a scraggly rascal of a dog who turns Mariah and her family's holiday preparations upside down.
Meet Mariah’s little brother and sister, Brett and Beth! She is the perfect role model! See them in @MariahCarey's #ALLIWANTMOVIE pic.twitter.com/uKIoLjx28M
— All I Want Movie (@AllIWantMovie) August 28, 2017
Universal Studios produces the animated film, while Mariah serves as executive producer alongside Stella Bullochnikov. Also narrated by Mariah, the movie features voice cast including Henry Winkler, Lacey Chabert, Breanna Yde, Phil Morris, Laya Hayes and Keiko Agena.
Meet Mariah’s best friends in @MariahCarey’s All I Want for Christmas is You, coming this holiday season! #ALLIWANTMOVIE pic.twitter.com/MVIQCjq6Za
— All I Want Movie (@AllIWantMovie) August 31, 2017
"Like the song itself, Mariah carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' is destined to become an enduring family holiday classic," said Glenn Ross, general manager and executive vice president of Universal 1440 Entertainment. "It is packed with family fun, holiday spirit, poignant moments and of course, Mariah Carey!"
Happy #NationalDogDay! Introducing the cuddly “furriends” in @MariahCarey's all new animated movie... #ALLIWANTMOVIE pic.twitter.com/RVO88uF6KN
— All I Want Movie (@AllIWantMovie) August 26, 2017
The animated movie will arrive on Blu-ray, DVD and on demand this holiday season.
"I am thrilled to be able to bring the story of the song to new generations of families!”- @MariahCarey. #AllIWantMovie pic.twitter.com/Lg3fFaeB9u
— All I Want Movie (@AllIWantMovie) March 22, 2017