John Powell has composed music for That Christmas.
That Christmas (2024) is an animated Christmas movie from Netflix and it is directed by Simon Otto, a renowned animator, known for his work in the Oscar-nominated How To Train Your Dragon film Trilogy in his directorial debut. The movie is produced by Netflix Animation, Locksmith Animation, and DNEG Animation.
That Christmas is based on a children's novel That Christmas And Other Stories written by Richard Curtis. The story of the film was co-written by Richard Curtis and Peter Souter. Richard Curtis is known for his classic romantic comedies like Notting Hill (1999), Love Actually (2003), About Time (2013), etc.
That Christmas tells heartwarming stories about the Christmas spirit, making it a perfect watch for the holiday season. In the movie, different storylines intertwine when Santa Claus makes a huge mistake. The film shows a blend of family dynamics, romance, loneliness, and forgiveness. That Christmas is a mix of touching stories set during the holiday season that captures the spirit of Christmas. The movie features a voice cast of Brian Cox, Bill Nighy, Fiona Shaw, Jodie Whittaker, Lolly Adefope, Alex Macqueen, and Sindhu Vee.
Is John Powell in That Christmas?
John Powell has provided music for the movie. His music in That Christmas is expected to set the perfect holiday spirit for the movie. The music for That Christmas was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios, marking Powell's first Christmas-themed score. The film’s soundtrack has already garnered attention. The music of the film includes many popular song renditions performed by Michael Robert and the cast, like Wannabe by Spice Girls, Levitating by Dua Lipa, Papa Don’t Preach by Madonna, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, etc. It also includes Under The Tree, an original song by Ed Sheeran. The album of the film is released with 22 songs along with John Powell's music score, it includes tracks like Searching And Finding, Santa Arrives, Meet Our Heroes, etc.
John Powell's other work
John Powell is an English composer born in England, London, He is an Oscar and Grammy-nominated music composer. He is best known for his work in Face/off (1997), Happy Feet (2006), Ferdinand (2017), How To Train Your Dragon (2010), Wicked (2024) and many more. Powell's work is widely recognized for its ability to elevate storytelling. He won the Primetime Emmy Award for Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. His music career has been celebrated throughout his journey from his work in Shrek (2001) to his recent work in Wicked (2024). He had collaborated with many big studios like Disney, Fox, and DreamWorks, and given hit music scores in their films.
Working for two decades in the industry, John Powell has provided a wide range of films, especially in animations. With his recent work on That Christmas (2024), John Powell demonstrates his skill in composing music that aligns with the film's festive and whimsical themes. This project adds to his extensive portfolio of acclaimed scores in modern cinema. After his work in Wicked (2024) there are two more upcoming projects- How To Train Your Dragon (2025) and Wicked 2 (2025).
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FAQs about John Powell
A. John Powell did the music for That Christmas.
A. He is best known for composing scores for films, including X-Men: The Last Stand, Wicked and its sequel, etc.
A. Yes, there is a song by Ed Sheeran in That Christmas.
A. John Powell was the composer for How to Train Your Dragon.
