It’s probably hard to think of Christmas right now, with temperatures heating up and it being over six months away… But Chuck E. Cheese and HappyNest Entertainment want you to forget all that by announcing the original, “The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special.”
Not only will this be the mascot’s animated debut, but the project is also backed by A LOT of talent.
“The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special” is co-written and executive-produced by Zac Moncrief and Jon Colton Barry. The same duo behind the beloved “Phineas & Ferb” and “Be Cool Scooby-Doo!”. Steve Trenbirth (“The Jungle Book 2”) will be co-directing the project with Moncrief.
This special features an all-new original Christmas song co-written by Barry, Moncrief, composer Ben Bromfield (“Ginny & Georgia”), and Jeff Barry. Jeff Barry, Jon Colton Barry’s father, is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee for hits like “I’m a Believer,” “Sugar Sugar,” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home”).
“The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special” Cast
The cast includes Nathan Kress (“iCarly”) as Chuck E. Cheese. with Grey Griffin (“Avatar: The Last Airbender”), Nolan North (“Uncharted”), Kari Wahlgren (“Rick & Morty”), and Fred Tatasciore (“Kung Fu Panda 2”).
Character designs for “The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special” are being done by Oscar-nominated designer and animator Bobby Pontillas (“Moana”). Animation will be done by Pixel Zoo Animation Studios out of Brisbane, Australia. From a team led by studio founder and CEO Paul Gillett, studio head Sebastian Gonzalez, and the directors.
“This project brings together all the elements of a soon-to-be holiday classic – a beloved brand that has entertained generations, a world-class creative team, and a timeless story filled with heart and comedy. We’re proud to have our characters brought to life by an outstanding cast of voice talent, and an exceptional production team led by acclaimed animation veterans Zac, Jon, and Steve,” said Sadaf Cohen Muncy, SVP of Production and Development at HappyNest.
“This is more than just a TV special—it’s a milestone moment for the Chuck E. Cheese brand,” said Melissa McLeanas, VP of Global Media, Licensing & Entertainment at Chuck E. Cheese. “We’re entering the entertainment arena in a way that builds on our nostalgic legacy while charting a new future for our characters as a storytelling franchise.”
“The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Special” is currently in production and slated to release this holiday season.
