Mariah Carey s single gets film adaptation

Los Angeles March 22 (IANS) Singer Mariah Carey has announced that her 1994 hit song All I want for Christmas is you will be adapted into an animated movie.

Carey made the announcement over Twitter on Tuesday reports aceshowbiz.com.

My song is becoming a movie! You re the first to hear about this exciting news Carey tweeted while mentioning an official Twitter account for the movie.

Along with the announcement Carey also attached a teaser video in which she can be seen donning red-and-black plaid pajamas while holding a puppy.

I don t want a love for Christmas there is just one thing I need she says in the video.

All I Want for Christmas is you follows young Carey who sees a puppy named Princess at the pet store and suddenly knows exactly what she wants for Christmas. But she must prove that she can pet-sit Jack a dog who turns Carey and her family s holiday preparations upside down.

Narrated by Carey herself the movie will feature a voice cast including Henry Winkler Lacey Chabert Breanna Yde Phil Morris Laya Hayes and Keiko Agena.

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