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Jony Ive working on a project for the company again Apple. But this time it is not about any hardware or software. Former head of design Applu is the executive producer of the upcoming animated film "A boy, a mole, a fox and a horse", which will premiere during Christmas this year.

The short film, based on the bestselling book of the same name by Charlie Mackesy, tells the story of a friendship that sparks between four characters. The film features the voices of Tom Hollander (not to be confused with Tom Holland), Idris Elba, Gabriel Byrne and Jude Coward Nicol. Directed by Peter Baynto and produced by Carand Speller, JJ Abrams and Hannah Minghella. The film will feature original music by composer Isobel Waller-Bridge performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra and conducted by Geoff Alexander.A story of kindness, friendship, courage and hope for audiences of all ages in the classic animated film based on Charlie Mackesy's book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse. The gripping and heartfelt journey follows the unprecedented friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse as they travel together in search of the boy's home," says the press release about the film Applu. The book's author Charlie Mackesy himself is moved by the filming. He said that he never imagined that his book could be seen as a film about the Christmas holidays. According to him, an extremely talented team of animators has gathered here and everyone expects the film to bring at least a little joy to people at Christmas. The film will premiere on the BBC and Apple TV+ December 25.

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