In this 30 minute animated seasonal special for Sesame Workshop & HBO Max, Elmo and his new puppy friend Tango go on a magical dream journey through the land of the Nutcracker.
With a host of Sesame Street characters including Cookie Monster, Abby, Big Bird and The Count all making an appearance, it features specially composed songs from Paul Buckley, with arrangements and score by Mick Cooke.
Directed by Jo Hepworth.
The special was animated using Toon Boom Harmony and composited in After Effects.
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© 2022 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.
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© 2022 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved.
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