Screenwriters and directors are taking inspiration for films from a variety of sources.

While it initially began with novels, it's now expanded to include articles, real-life events, podcasts until now where we're literally making films out of a seasonal hit from 23 years ago.

Yes, the Elusive Chanteuse herself, Mariah Carey is involved in turning All I Want For Christmas (Is You) into an animated film. The song had previously been turned into a children's book, which Carey authored, and it's expected that the children's book will serve as the basis for the film. That children's book was about a young girl who wants a puppy for Christmas, so yeah.

Mariah Carey is no stranger to filmmaking, having just recently turned up in The Lego Batman Movie as the Mayor of Gotham. Carey also had a role in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and, uh, Glitter.

Take a look at the first trailer.

 

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