Taika Waititi tells a heartwarming Christmas tale and Olivia Coleman indulges in a festive feast, see our favourite Christmas ads of 2020.
Amazon – The Show Must Go On
Amazon has hit it out the park with their compelling 2020 Christmas ad. The touching story follows a young ballerina whose dream of performing is dashed by the pandemic, but finds a way to make the show go on.
The ad stars 17-year-old ballet dancer Taïs Vinolo and is set to a powerful rendition of Queen’s The Show Must Go On.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQdLD6kk960
Coca Cola Christmas
Kiwi filmmaker Taika Waititi lends his award-winning directorial hand in Coca Cola’s 2020 Christmas Commercial.
Waititi swaps his cheeky sense of humour for a healthy dose of heartwarming emotion in this father-daughter Christmas tale, which stars New Zealand’s very own Cohen Holloway.
TK Maxx Xmas 2020 – The Lil’ Goat
We dare you not to smile watching TK Maxx’s hilarious Christmas 2020 ad The Lil’ Goat.
British actor Bill Nighy lends his voice in the 30-second spot, which sees a charming goat rocking a designer outfit, reminding us that we all deserve to feel special this holiday season.
Marks & Spencer – This is M&S Christmas Food
The Queen herself, Olivia Coleman, features in Marks & Spencer’s Christmas ad this year. The Crown star is the first of nine celebrities to voice the M&S ads, which celebrate our love for food.
Through the campaign, M&S is also pledging £2 million to charities of each celebrity’s choice.
Waitrose & John Lewis – Give A Little Love
The Waitrose and John Lewis Christmas advert celebrates the spirit of kindness with a beautiful collaborative film – showcasing animation, CGI, claymation and cinematography.
The company recruited eight different artists to create the nine pieces, a show of support for the arts industry heavily impacted by COVID-19.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Juv2c0xgGno
