Arthur Christmas World Premiere

Christmas landed early in London today, as the world premiere for Aardman Animation’s Arthur Christmas was held at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square.  Decorated pine trees lined the red carpet as snow fell overhead.  On hand for the celebration, which helped to raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation, were Aardman legends Peter Lord and Nick Park.  Joining cast members Bill Nighy, Ashley Jensen and Ramona Marquez, were director Sarah Smith, writer Peter Baynham and an array of British talent including the ever jolly Nick Frost.

Edith Bowman prepares to host the Arthur Christmas world premiere

Bowman interviews the voice of Grand Santa, Bill Nighy

Aardman's Peter Lord and Nick Park discuss Arthur Christmas

Nick Frost drops by to support the film and the Starlight Foundation

Ashley Jensen who provides the voice of Bryony the elf was on hand

Screenwriter Peter Baynham takes in the fun

Abi Titmuss comes out to support Starlight

Director Sarah Smith talks about how Arthur Christmas came to be

For London Film Fanatiq’s Arthur Christmas review, click here!