Apple announces Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special”

Apple today announced “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” an exclusive holiday event from worldwide superstar and multi-platinum, multi-Grammy award-winning artist Mariah Carey.

The new special is set to premiere on the heels of the 25th anniversary of Carey’s iconic #1 holiday anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and will feature the legendary icon Carey and a star-studded lineup of surprise guest appearances, in a magical holiday journey to enliven the Christmas spirit around the world.

The innovative special will combine music, dancing and animation driven by a universally heartwarming story that brings the world together.

In addition to Mariah Carey, Ian Stewart, Raj Kapoor and Ashley Edens executive produce for production company Done + Dusted (“The Disney Family Singalong,” John Legend’s “A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy,” “The Little Mermaid Live!,” “Dear Class of 2020,” London Olympic Opening & Closing Ceremonies).  The holiday special will be directed by BAFTA Award winner Hamish Hamilton (Oscars, Super Bowl Halftime show, London Olympics Opening & Closing Ceremonies), and Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Roman Coppola (“Mozart in the Jungle,”Moonrise Kingdom,” “A Very Murray Christmas”).

“Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” will premiere globally on Apple TV+, later this year.