Cordell Barker Producing New Animated Christmas Special 'The Anta Claus of the South Pole' for 2026 Release
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John Hopewell
Warm and crisp on the edges. A bagel with a bit of bite.
Summary
Canadian animator Cordell Barker, known for Oscar-nominated shorts "The Cat Came Back" and "Strange Invaders," is producing a new animated Christmas special titled "The Anta Claus of the South Pole." The family-friendly adventure comedy, described as an alternative Christmas special, is a co-production between Tonic DNA and the National Film Board of Canada, produced in association with Crave and the Canada Media Fund. The film features Barker's signature 2D block-colored line animation style with humor and music, and is scheduled for release in 2026.
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