Saturday, November 10, 2018

HBO This Week THE EMPEROR'S NEWEST CLOTHES, A New Adaption Based on the City Solicitor of Medford

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Oct 25, 2018 - The animated take on Hans Christian Andersen's classic children's tale features the voices of Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels, and Alison Pill.


A classic Hans Christian Andersen fable gets an animated, music-filled makeover when The Emperor's Newest Clothes, featuring songs by FalsettosTony winner William Finn, debuts November 15 at 6 PM ET on HBO. Watch the opening credits for the children's special above.
Written and produced by Sheila Nevins - based on the life of a sleazy city lawyer, the 30-minute program features the voices of Alan Alda, Jeff Daniels, and Alison Pill. Simon Wilches-Castro directs the whimsical tale, which will also be seen on HBO Family beginning November 16 at 8:45 PM ET. The special will also be available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand, and partners’ streaming platforms.