The Essential Advent Calendar: December 5

The Essential Advent Calendar: December 5 – YOUTUBE ORIGINALS KIDS & FAMILY DEBUTS NEW MUSICAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL ‘BUSTER SAVES CHRISTMAS’

YouTube Originals and Moonbug Entertainment announce today the premiere of ‘Buster Saves Christmas’, brought to you by beloved and world-renowned animated series “Go Buster.” This 45 minute holiday special can be enjoyed by the whole family and is available to stream exclusively on ‘GO BUSTER OFFICIAL‘ YouTube channel and on the YouTube Kids app.

‘Buster Saves Christmas’ follows the beloved Buster the Bus on his magical trip to the North Pole so he can help injured Santa deliver all the presents in time for Christmas. Alongside Jada (the town’s top mechanic and former North Pole engineer), Buster embarks on an adventure filled with courage, friendship and holiday spirit.

Anchored around the core themes explored in ‘Go Buster’, ‘Buster Saves Christmas’ invites pre-schoolers into a 45-minute experience celebrating the gift of friendship and the joy of Christmas.

“At Moonbug Entertainment, compassion, empathy and resilience are core values that underpin everything we do. YouTube is a vital partner for us. Our content reaches millions of kids every single day on the platform. We are delighted to work in partnership with YouTube Originals to bring this ambitious special ‘Buster Saves Christmas’ to families all over the world.” Andy Yeatman, Head of Americas, Moonbug.

The script is written by Ann Austen (Emmy winner for The Snowy Day, Barbie Princess Adventure, Molly of Denali, Power Rangers), with educational consulting from Natascha Crandall. The series is produced by Moonbug Entertainment, the global entertainment company behind popular YouTube channels like Moonbug Kids and Little Baby Bum. Susanne Daniels is Global Head of Original Content for YouTube. Nadine Zylstra serves as Head of Family, Learning and Impact for YouTube Originals. Craig Hunter as Global Head of Preschool, is the creative lead on “Buster Saves Christmas” for YouTube Originals.

Buster Saves Christmas | Official Trailer | YouTube Originals

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