It's written and directed by Edgar Wright of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz fame. (collider.com)
A new extreme sports game in the vein of Shaun White Snowboarding was also announced for the first time. (techradar.com)
The hour - long special, the centrepiece of BBC1's Christmas Day lineup, also features the Doctor's first - ever encounter with Santa Claus, played by Shaun of the Dead star Nick Frost. (theguardian.com)