‘Tis the season for ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, an animated family film telling the story of how one of Santa’s sons must complete an urgent mission before Christmas morning or lose the family business. Directed by SARAH SMITH, the voice cast includes JAMES McAVOY, HUGH LAURIE, JIM BROADBENT and BILL NIGHY.

Probably best known for his titular role in the hit Fox-TV series HOUSE M.D., accomplished actor HUGH LAURIE excels at bringing an acerbic sarcasm to his portrayal of a beleaguered doctor in a major medical center. It’s a quality that’s served him well and, he tells us, exactly what producers were looking for when casting the voice of Santa’s older son, Steve. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS opens in theaters 11/23