When is the Mariah Carey movie of All I Want For Christmas Is You released, what is on the soundtrack and what is it about?
The megastar has already revealed the plot line to the film ... and it's not what you expect
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MARIAH Carey sent the internet into a frenzy when it was announced that she would turn one of her biggest hits into a full-length movie.
So what is the film about? Who's going to be in it and when is it out? We've got all the info you need...
What is the story of All I Want for Christmas is You?
All I Want for Christmas is You will be an animated movie based off the Mariah Carey's Christmas anthem of the same name.
While the song has always been considered a declaration of love, the film will follow a baby Mariah find love with... a puppy in a shop window.
Becoming devoted to the idea of getting the pet, her parents tell her to look after a less-lovable mutt called Jack first to prove she can take care of the pet.
Young Mariah then sets off on a mission to prove her worth - as Jack turned her family's life upside down.
Universal, who are creating the film, said: "Like the song itself, Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You is destined to become an enduring family holiday classic."
It will be based on a book of the same name that was released in 2015.
Who's starring in All I Want for Christmas is You?
Breanna Yde, who has been seen in the US TV adaptation of School of Rock, will take on the voice of young Mariah in the flick.
Happy Days star Henry Winkler and Mean Girls star Lacey Chabert will also be lending their voices to other characters.
Mariah will be narrating the story as it unfolds on screen.
When is the All I Want for Christmas is You movie being released?
Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You is available on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital now.
Announcing the film on Twitter, Mariah quoted her song as she announced: "I don't want a lot for Christmas. There is just ONE thing I need..."
The movie will include a new original song by Mariah, as well as two other holiday tunes alongside the popular title song.
Can I buy the soundtrack to the movie?
Yes - the soundtrack to the film is available on Epic Records.
It includes the timeless classic of All I Want for Christmas is You by Mariah, as well as a version by the star of the film, Breanna Yde.
Mariah also lends her vocals to three other festive tracks on the album - Lil Snowman, Christmas Time is in the Air Again, and Miss You Most (At Christmas Time).
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