The UK’s Santa-tastic Animation Tradition: Spotlight on ‘Mog’s Christmas’ by Lupus Films

**H1: Frosty News from the UK: Animation in Christmas Specials**

*- Bringing out the yuletide joy, UK is leading the world with delightful 30-minute animated features.*
*- These annually returning shows are a one-way ticket to festive cheer, much needed in gloomy UK winters.*
*- Kicking off the festive sleigh-ride is the magical world of Judith Kerr in ‘Mog’s Christmas’, presented by Lupus Films.*

**H2: The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Long-standing Tradition of British Animation**

**H1: My Take? These UK Christmas Specials are Truly Santa-mazing!**

So, ding-dong merrily on high, the Brits have donned their Santa hats and whipped out the paintbrushes, doing a merry jig all the way. Through festive chants and clinks of glasses, they have birthed whimsical half-hour animations that light up our screens year after year, proving to be the perfect remedy for those nippy winters. This festive season, the spotlight is on the world of Judith Kerr’s ‘Mog’s Christmas’, presented all dressed up and sparkly by Lupus Films.

With the UK’s Christmas animation charm offensive, who needs Rudolph’s glow? Perhaps it’s the mince pies, maybe it’s the mulled wine, or possibly it’s just the yuletide cheer, but it’s clear that the Brits have found the secret gravy recipe to animating Christmas spirit. So while the weather outside may be frightful, these delightful animations make staying in so delightful!

Unraveling the Magic of Christmas Specials – A Deep Dive

When it comes to crafting captivating Christmas specials, the UK has certainly made its global mark. Despite the grey skies and drizzle, each year, we witness the return of half-hour shows just in time for the holidays – igniting joy and spreading cheer. The most obvious title that springs to mind is ‘The Snowman’ from TVC. Still, who could neglect Nick Parks’ ‘Wallace and Gromit’ adventures, or the less known ‘Flatworld’ by Daniel Greaves, or the delight of ‘The Gruffallo’ or ‘Stick Man’ from Magic Light Pictures? There’s a roster of festive stories that never seems to end.

Whether we talk about the cheer-inducing tinsel or the holiday spirit, a festive film perfects the essence of the season and the British animation powerhouse, Lupus Films, has mastered this art. Their holiday masterpieces range from ‘The Snowman and the Snowdog’ to ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’, and the recent hit, ‘The Tiger Who Came to Tea’, establishing them as the Christmas entertainment elves.

We visit Lupus Films’ north London offices for a sneak peek of their latest short film and chat with director Robin Shaw and company co-founder and producer Ruth Fielding about the making of ‘Mog’s Christmas.’

The exciting journey behind the making of ‘Mog’s Christmas’

Their latest addition has taken the reigns from the studio’s previous films by successfully transforming the much-loved pencil-illustrated style into a visually stunning cinematic piece.

A snapshot of the Director, Robin Shaw

But perhaps the triumph lies in the film’s unique point of view – shot from the kitten’s perspective.

As can be expected, Mog’s personality is one of the stars of the show. Whilst Mog is undeniably animated, she is, at her core, a cat. Her distinctly feline characteristics are beautifully captured, amidst her playful antics, and are central to the story’s appeal and charm.

In Conversation with Producer, Ruth Fielding

Furthermore, the tale stays true to the audience’s perspective – as seen through Mog’s eyes – and reinforces that this is indeed Mog’s story.

A peek behind the curtain at the animation studio of Lupus Films, the team behind ‘Mog’s Christmas’

And it’s not just the visuals that steal the show; the film is a feast for the ears too. ‘Mog’s Christmas’ ranks high with its brilliant voice cast, complement

Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/across-the-kerr-niverse-lupus-films-open-up-the-world-of-judith-kerr-for-mogs-christmas/